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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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