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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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