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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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