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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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