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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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