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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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