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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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