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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key 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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