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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources