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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key 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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