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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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