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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire 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 resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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