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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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