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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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