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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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