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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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