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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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