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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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