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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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