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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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