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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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