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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response 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 education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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