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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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