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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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