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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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