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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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