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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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