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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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