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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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