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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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