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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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