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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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