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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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