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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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