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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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