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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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