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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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