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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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