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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important 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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