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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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