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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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