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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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