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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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