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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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