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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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