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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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