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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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