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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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