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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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