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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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