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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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