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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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