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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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