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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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