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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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