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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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