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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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