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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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