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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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