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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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