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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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