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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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