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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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