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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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