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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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