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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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