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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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