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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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