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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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