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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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