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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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