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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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