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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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