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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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