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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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