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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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