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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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