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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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