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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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