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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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