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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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