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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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