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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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