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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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