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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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