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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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