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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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