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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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