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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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