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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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