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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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