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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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