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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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