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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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