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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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