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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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