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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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