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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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