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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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