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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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