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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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