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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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