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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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