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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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