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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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