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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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