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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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