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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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