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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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