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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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