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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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