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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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