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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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