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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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