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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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