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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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