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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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