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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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