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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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