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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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