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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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