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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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