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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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