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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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