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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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