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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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