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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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