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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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