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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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