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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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