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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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