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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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