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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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