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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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