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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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