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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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