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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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