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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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