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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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