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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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