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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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