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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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