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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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