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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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