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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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