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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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