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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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