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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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