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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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