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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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