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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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