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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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