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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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