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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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