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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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