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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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