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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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