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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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