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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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