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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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