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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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