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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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