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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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