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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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