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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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