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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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