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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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