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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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