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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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