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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key 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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