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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)