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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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