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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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