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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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