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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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