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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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