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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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