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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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