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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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