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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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