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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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