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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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