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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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