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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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