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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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