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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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