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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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