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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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