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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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