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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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