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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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