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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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