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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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