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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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