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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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