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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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