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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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