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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the 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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