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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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