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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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