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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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