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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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