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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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