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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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