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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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