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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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