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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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