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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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