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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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