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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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