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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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