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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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