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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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