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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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