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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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