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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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