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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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