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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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