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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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