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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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