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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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