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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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