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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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