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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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