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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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