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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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