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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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