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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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