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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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