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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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