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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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