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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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