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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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