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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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