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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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