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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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