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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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