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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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