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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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