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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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