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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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