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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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