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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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