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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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