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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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