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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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