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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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