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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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