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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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