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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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