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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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