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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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