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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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