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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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