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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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