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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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