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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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