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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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