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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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