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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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