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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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