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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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