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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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