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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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