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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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