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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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