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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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