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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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