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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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