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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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