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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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