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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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