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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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