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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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