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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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