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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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