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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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