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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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