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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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