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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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