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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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