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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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