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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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