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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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