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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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