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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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