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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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