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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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