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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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