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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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