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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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