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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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