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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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