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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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