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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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