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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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