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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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