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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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