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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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