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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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