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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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