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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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