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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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