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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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