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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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