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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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