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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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