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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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