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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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