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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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