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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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