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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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