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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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