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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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