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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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