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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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