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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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