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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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