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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important 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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