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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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