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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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