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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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