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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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