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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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