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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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