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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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