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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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