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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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