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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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