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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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