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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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