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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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