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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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