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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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