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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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