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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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