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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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