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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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