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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)