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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the 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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