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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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