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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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