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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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