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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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