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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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