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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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