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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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