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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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