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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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