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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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