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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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