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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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