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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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