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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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