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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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