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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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