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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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