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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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