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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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