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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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