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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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