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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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