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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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