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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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