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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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