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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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