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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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