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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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