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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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