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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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