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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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