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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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