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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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