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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major 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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