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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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