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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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