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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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