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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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