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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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