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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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