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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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