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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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