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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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