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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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