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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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