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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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