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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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