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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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