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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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