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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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