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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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