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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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