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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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