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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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