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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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