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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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