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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify 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 courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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