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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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