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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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