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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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