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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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