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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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