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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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