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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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