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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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