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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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