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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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