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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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