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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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