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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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