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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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