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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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