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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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