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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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