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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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