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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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