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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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