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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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