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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key 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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