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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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