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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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