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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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