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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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