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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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