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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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