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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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