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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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