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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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