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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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