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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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