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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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