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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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