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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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