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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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