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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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