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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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