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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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