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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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