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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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