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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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