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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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