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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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