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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important 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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