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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)