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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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