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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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