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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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