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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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