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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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