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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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