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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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