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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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