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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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