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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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