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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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