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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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