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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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