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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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