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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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