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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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