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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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