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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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