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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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