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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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