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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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