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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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