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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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