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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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