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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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