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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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