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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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