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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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