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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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