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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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