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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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