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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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