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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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