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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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