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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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