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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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