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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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