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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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