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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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