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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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