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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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