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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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