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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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