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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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