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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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