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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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