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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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