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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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