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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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