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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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