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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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