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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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