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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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