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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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