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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the 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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