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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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