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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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