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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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