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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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