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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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