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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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