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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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