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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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