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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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