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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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