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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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