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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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