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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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